Jets' Probable 2026-27 Opening-Night Lines Revealed

Winnipeg Jets practice on Wednesday offered a look at the team's likely opening-night lineups. The Jets ran through line combinations at the Hockey for All Centre, two days after finalizing their 23-man roster and two days before their 2026-27 season opener against the Boston Bruins at Canada Life Centre.

Forwards:

• Kyle Connor / Mark Scheifele / Cole Perfetti
• Isak Rosen / Viggo Bjorck / Gabriel Vilardi
• Morgan Barron / Adam Lowry / Brad Lambert
• Nino Niederreiter / Vladislav Namestnikov / Alex Iafallo
• Cole Koepke

Vilardi has shifted from the top line to anchor the second line alongside younger players Rosen and Bjorck. In a corresponding move, Perfetti moves to the first line, reuniting with his long-time linemates Connor and Scheifele.

Barron returns to wing, at least for now, after playing more centre last season. He will skate with third-line centre and captain Lowry, and the speedy Lambert. The fourth line features veteran forwards Niederreiter, Namestnikov, and Iafallo, who collectively bring over 2,400 NHL games of experience.

Defensemen:

• Josh Morrissey / Dylan DeMelo
• Dylan Samberg / Neal Pionk
• Mario Ferraro / Tyrel Bauer
• Haydn Fleury / Jack St. Ivany
• Elias Salomonsson

The top four defense pairs remain unchanged from last season. The bottom pairing sees an upgrade with the offseason addition of Ferraro. Bauer, known for his physical presence on the blue line, is expected to make his Jets debut six years after being drafted.

Elias Salomonsson was seen in a non-contact jersey as he recovers from May surgery.

Goaltenders:

• Stuart Skinner
• Clay Stevenson

With Connor Hellebuyck not reporting to the Jets amidst an ongoing trade request, offseason signing Skinner and recent waiver claim Stevenson will handle goaltending duties.

English Translation:

Winnipeg Jets practice on Wednesday offered a look at the team's likely opening-night lineups. The Jets ran through line combinations at the Hockey for All Centre, two days after finalizing their 23-man roster and two days before their 2026-27 season opener against the Boston Bruins at Canada Life Centre.

Forwards:

• Kyle Connor / Mark Scheifele / Cole Perfetti
• Isak Rosen / Viggo Bjorck / Gabriel Vilardi
• Morgan Barron / Adam Lowry / Brad Lambert
• Nino Niederreiter / Vladislav Namestnikov / Alex Iafallo
• Cole Koepke

Vilardi has shifted from the top line to anchor the second line alongside younger players Rosen and Bjorck. In a corresponding move, Perfetti moves to the first line, reuniting with his long-time linemates Connor and Scheifele.

Barron returns to wing, at least for now, after playing more centre last season. He will skate with third-line centre and captain Lowry, and the speedy Lambert. The fourth line features veteran forwards Niederreiter, Namestnikov, and Iafallo, who collectively bring over 2,400 NHL games of experience.

Defensemen:

• Josh Morrissey / Dylan DeMelo
• Dylan Samberg / Neal Pionk
• Mario Ferraro / Tyrel Bauer
• Haydn Fleury / Jack St. Ivany
• Elias Salomonsson

The top four defense pairs remain unchanged from last season. The bottom pairing sees an upgrade with the offseason addition of Ferraro. Bauer, known for his physical presence on the blue line, is expected to make his Jets debut six years after being drafted.

Elias Salomonsson was seen in a non-contact jersey as he recovers from May surgery.

Goaltenders:

• Stuart Skinner
• Clay Stevenson

With Connor Hellebuyck not reporting to the Jets amidst an ongoing trade request, offseason signing Skinner and recent waiver claim Stevenson will handle goaltending duties.